States around the Southeast are currently seeking public input on action plans for how to reduce climate pollution. The action plans are being led by state government agencies, funded by federal grants provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This planning program is called the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program and it is, in my opinion, one of the most exciting programs in the IRA.
The CPRG program is split into two phases: during the first phase, state and local government agencies undertake studies to identify the major sources of climate pollution within their jurisdictions and identify highest-priority actions to reduce emissions. Then the second phase consists of a competitive grant program in which states and local governments can apply for money to carry out the plans they developed in the first phase.
Nearly every state in the Southeast along with 13 local government agencies received grants from the federal government for the planning process to identify the biggest opportunities to cut climate pollution and create action plans. These plans must be written by March 2024, which means many of the agencies are now taking public input to help shape their plans.
Three state agencies currently have active calls for public input: Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia. If you are a resident of these states, please follow the directions below and share your thoughts with the agencies.
South Carolina has not yet announced a call for public input. We will update this blog post when we see their call for input. Also, tune back into this blog post later since we will share public input opportunities at the local government level as we are made aware of them.
Tennessee
Tennessee’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant is being led by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). TDEC is currently asking TN residents to fill out the survey here to share priorities for the plan by Nov. 15.
North Carolina
North Carolina’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant is being led by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). DEQ is hosting public information sessions about the state’s CPRG program in Fayetteville on Nov. 28, Morganton on Dec. 5, and online virtual sessions on Dec. 7 and (tentatively) Jan. 18. Please find details for these meetings on the DEQ CPRG webpage here. DEQ is also accepting comments and suggestions on how to best implement CPRG programs via email to cprg@deq.nc.gov.
Georgia
Georgia’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant is being led by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). EPD currently has a survey and a request for information that are open for public participation. Check out the EPD CPRG webpage here and please fill out the survey and/or request for information!
Our communities’ abilities to effectively take action to stop harmful pollution must be informed by an understanding of where the biggest opportunities are for meaningful interventions. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program provides an opportunity for our state and local governments to develop clearer pictures of how to effectively address one of the greatest issues of our generation, and to build solid foundations for action. Please take a few minutes of your time and add your thoughts today to the states’ plans. And if you do, we’d love to see what you write! Share your comments with SACE by emailing me at chris@cleanenergy.org!
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As we’ve noted in the past, the idea of capturing CO2 from the atmosphere is completely unfeasible, since 99.96% of the air around is something other than CO2 (mostly nitrogen). However, there are environments that change this equation radically, cement plants being one of them, where the concentration of CO2 emissions is as high as 30% (versus .04%).
Now, this brings the subject of synthetic fuels into the realm of possibility. Sure, if you want to make gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, you’ll need two other things: hydrogen (which can come from electrolyzing water), and a considerable amount of energy, as these processes are heavily endothermic, meaning that energy must be supplied from external sources.
The good news is that we have enormous amounts of off-peak wind and nuclear that are wasted every day. Please see: Doty WindFuels.
With each passing day, there are fewer and fewer American voters who believe the bullshit at left.
Is Trump working hard to stay out of prison? Enrich himself and his family? Of course.
Could be possibly care less about anything else? Obviously not.
What’s the thought process of people in the rest of the developed world when it comes to visiting the U.S.?
Conversely, would you or I want to visit some country with a deeply corrupt regime that is systematically committing atrocities all around the globe, and whose leader is lining his pockets?
I’m glad I don’t own a resort in New England that counts on a flow of visitors from Canada. If I were a Canadian, I’d be thinking I’d rather visit hell.
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